Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix as the ultimate introductory splash for new Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, who dealt Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four future unprotected first-round picks to Brooklyn for the superstar right before the 2023 trade deadline.

The Suns may trade Kevin Durant for a dynamic duo that could dramatically improve their defense and bring balance to their roster.

Fans take to social media to react to Phoenix Suns start Kevin Durant's insane buzzer-beat versus the Denver Nuggets

While perennial All-Stars Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and Luka Doncic found new homes at the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline, one superstar who somewhat surprisingly stayed put was Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant.

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NBA All-Star Game has only just passed, many are already anticipating the prospect of All-Star Weekend in 2026, as it has been rumored the league could put together a 1-on-1 tournament with a $1 million prize on the line as part of the festivities.

Although the Suns are not experiencing the season Durant had hoped for, the 36-year-old star is having an impressive individual performance. Durant is averaging 26.9 points, six rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. He is also shooting 52.7% from the field and 39.8% from three-point range.